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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 148.31, 222.47 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 148.31, 222.47 and 94.25 is: 141.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    148.31 : 222.47 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    148.31/222.47 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    148.31x = 222.47 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    148.31x = 20,967.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,967.80/148.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.38

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